satisfy

Definition

To be enough (for)

Etymology

From Middle English satisfyen, satisfien, from Old French satisfiier, satisfier (also Old French satisfaire), from Latin satisfacere, from satis (“enough, sufficient”) + faciō (“I make, I do”).

Example Sentences

• "That brief explanation will never satisfy."
• "Death shall […] with us two / Be forced to satisfy his ravenous maw."
• "Now think of all the years you tried to Find someone to satisfy you I might be as crazy as you say If I'm crazy then it's true That it's all because of you And you wouldn't want me any other way"

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